Children
Children in Worship
At baptism, we welcome each child into the Lord’s family as fellow members of the body of Christ and workers with us.
Children’s Weekly Bulletins are provided for our children and their family at the same place adults pick up the adult bulletin and with the weekly bulletins on the webpage. These bulletins are designed to help children understand the Bible readings that are heard during church each week. They are useful as talking points during the week and as part of your family prayer time at bed time or meal time. Parents are a child’s chief Christian Education leader and should enjoy the walk together in faith with their children.
Spark family magazine provides ways for you to talk about God and Jesus with your children. St. Paul’s subscribes to this magazine for our families with young children sending it directly to your home. Take time to read the stories with your children and try out some of the activities. Enjoy growing in faith together. (If you are not receiving this magazine, simply call the church office and asked to be added to the subscription list.)
Sunday School for Children
Education for Children, 10:45 AM, Sundays
Spark Activate Faith
The primary department has planned educational opportunities for the children and youth of the congregation. The teaching staff are using the “Spark” Activate Faith curriculum from Augsburg Fortress publishers. The classes for children and youth are held on the upper level. Classrooms will be designated at the start of the academic year. The following lessons will be presented during the seven weeks this fall:
13 September: “Joseph Helps his family,” Genesis 45:1-15, 50:15-21
20 September: “Baby Moses,” Exodus 2:1-10
27 September: “The Burning Bush,” Exodus 3:1-15
4 October: “Manna, Quail, and Water,” Exodus 16:1-18, 17:1-7
11 October: “Deborah,” Judges 4:1-5:31
18 October: “God calls Samuel,” 1 Sammuel 3:1-20
25 October: “David is Chosen,” 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Hopefully these Bible stories will both encourage and inspire you to bring children for Faith Formation at 10:45 AM Sunday morning so that they can benefit from this time of learning.
Presentation of Age Appropriate Bibles
The Christian Education Committee present children and youth with Bibles on an annual basis. During the rite of Holy Baptism we promise that as the child grows, we will place in his or her hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for instruction in the Christian faith. This year we will be presenting Bibles to children in kindergarten, grade 4, and grade 7. The kindergarten students will receive a story Bible designed for their age featuring beautiful illustrations and content that captures the important stories as building blocks of faith. Those entering grade 4 will receive the Adventure Bible designed for young readers providing helps, illustrations and interesting facts. Students in grade 7 begin their catechetical program and receive a high-quality study Bible. It is an edition that will aid them in their study during the next two years of confirmation class as well as an ongoing resource for their adult participation in Christian life and living.
Music and Create is for children Age 3 through Grade 6, Tuesday evenings, 6pm through 7:15pm
Welcome back to Music and Create! We are looking forward to this opportunity for our families with young children to engage in music, art, and Bible stories while also having the opportunity to connect with other families. The program is designed for children ages 3 through grade 6. We divide the children into two age groups, age 3 through grade 1 and grade 2 through grade 6.
On Tuesday, September 15th we will spend our time as one big group (we will also finish by 7pm that night).
Mrs. Jones and Miss Kelly will lead the children in fun getting to know you activities for everyone who comes
and participates.
Beginning on September 22nd during Create time the children will work together on a creative project and talk
about what it means to be children of God. During Music time the children will sing and play instruments as we
build musical skills and create music together. Music and Create activities will help children and youth build
relationships with one another and grow in Christian faith.
The children and youth will sing during the worship service at 9:30 AM on
Sunday, October 4th
Sunday, November 8th
Sunday, December 6th – Christmas program
Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM
We are looking forward to welcoming back former participants as well as meeting new friends who join us on
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Miss Kelly and Mrs. Jones
Musical Opportunities for Children are:
Cantabile Bell Choir – (See more)
Cherub Choir – (See more)
The Lutheran Camping Corporation carries out its mission as a gracious expression of God’s. The heart of that mission is to: The Church, in a place and time apart…Where God’s presence is experienced, Faith is renewed, Christ’s love is felt, and the Church is strengthened for the service and proclamation of the Gospel! Our goal is for each child to experience the love of Christ!
We are encouraging all of our children and youth to attend a week of church camp.
Testimonial from one of our families that did the Family Camp at Kirchenwald: “In August 2019, our family had the opportunity to attend Family Camp for a half week at Camp Kirchenwald. It is our second year attending this annual camp. We find this camp to be a great place to spend time together as a family, to engage with other families in faith, and to unplug from electronic devices and connect with nature. Our 5-year-old son loves camp too. He enjoyed the many outdoor activities, especially the big capture the flag game.”
” …we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that He has done.” Psalm 78:4